10 steps for working smarter--not harder | from Blogalicious Conference in Atlanta, GA | October 2013 | amy mascott, teachmama.com

1. 10 steps:
working smarter,
not harder
amy mascott, @teachmama
#Blogalicious5

2. 1. be a planner
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• Start your day
with a plan
and go with it.
• Use an
editorial
calendar.

3. 2. be a connector
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• Connect
social
networks.
• Use Hootsuite.

4. 3. be a responder
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• “One touch”
emails:
delete,
respond,
forward or file
• 15 min 2-3x’s/
day to
respond to @
replies, RT, g+.

5. 4. be a creator
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• pinnable
photos
• twitter lists
• facebook
groups
• G+ circles

6. 5. be an expert
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• Know your stats
and USE them.
• Know why
people come to
your blog.
• Know search
terms

7. 6. be a collaborator
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• Create
collaborative
boards, groups,
& communities
for the purpose
of sharing &
supporting.

8. 7. be nice
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• Key 4:1 –for
every 4 things
you share for
others, share 1
of yours.
• Comment
when you
share & say
thank you.

9. 8. be selfish
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• Of your time.
• Follow
hashtags &
twitter lists.
• Do what you
can.

10. 9. be boring
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• Same format
for all blog
posts, vlogs,
tweets, &
shares.

11. 10. be smart
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• Business vs
personal email.
• Always be ready.
• Cards & elevator
pitch.
• Know what you
want.
• Take care of you.

12. bonus! be friends
#Blogalicious5
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